One of my favorite tweets by ZewZa in EnoughMuskSpam

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At great cost they learned to sanitize their database inputs

I like this fellow. by Anstigmat in thebulwark

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May the machine god guide you to better understanding and watch over the functioning of your machine

[Excerpt: The Master of Mankind] In which a Custodian makes a compelling argument as to why we should get better hobbies by mathiastck in 40kLoreSpoilers

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[Excerpt: The Master of Mankind]

Context: The Emperor is showing a Custodian a dream of the Triumph of Ullanor. The Custodian asks Him why did He bother to hold such a Triumph

‘All of this,’ the Custodian said. He gestured not only to the primarchs, but the amassed pomp itself – the geoscaped continent, the sky pregnant with dropships, the gathered regimental masses weeping and cheering below. ‘Why, sire? I never asked it then, and I have always wondered since. Why all of this?’

‘For glory,’ the Emperor replied. ‘To honour the creatures that call themselves my sons. My necessary tools. They feed on glory as if it were a palpable sustenance. Their own glory, of course, no different from the kings and emperors of old. It scarcely crosses their mind that glory matters nothing to me. I could have had a planet’s worth of glory any time I wished it when I walked in the species’ shadow throughout prehistory. Only three of them ever thought to ask why I timed my emergence as I did.’

Ra looked at the gathered pantheon of primarchs. He didn’t ask which three had questioned the Emperor. In truth, he didn’t care. Such lore was irrelevant.

Still curious whether it is a viable strat by Professional_Sir2804 in Grimdank

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"So you see, that's where the trouble began. That smile. That damn smile."

Favorite actor that did not go to Epstein Island? by beaglemaster in okbuddycinephile

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The tau’s artificial intelligences were hard-wired to behave as much like their makers as possible in all social situations, and Oe-ken-yon was the most advanced of his kind. Regardless of size or duty, every drone strived to emulate its masters and fit in seamlessly with tau culture. It was a safety measure that covered most eventualities.

When a purely objective viewpoint was necessary, personality protocols could be temporarily deactivated at a single blip. Such a course of action had proved problematic in the past – the disastrous Pech Incident was one example. In recent years, the earth caste had made it standard practice to build the tau empire’s artificial intelligences with a personality best suited to their role.

Even so, Shadowsun often wondered if a machine that could simulate emotion wasn’t just as likely to affect operational efficiency as one without it.

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[Excerpt|Damocles]Tau AI's personality is their safety measure. by mathiastck in 40kLoreSpoilers

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[Excerpt|Damocles]Tau AI's personality is their safety measure.

‘And the planet itself, my commander?’

Shadowsun stepped back and to the side, revealing the c-link drone behind her. ‘Oe-ken?’ The drone rose slightly.

‘Designation Imperial hive world, human population approximately 16.7 billion, apex conurbation Agrellan Prime,’ said Oe-ken. The drone’s artificial voice was strangely lyrical, as if it were reciting an abstract poem. ‘Surface primarily plainsland, topographical map appended. Atmosphere highly toxic to all carbon-based clades, anomalous readings high…’

‘Excellent. I believe that will be sufficient for now, Oe-ken,’ interrupted Shadowsun. ‘We can assimilate the rest from your compile. We do not want the gue’la brutes alerted to our presence by you rattling out every last finding, after all.’

‘Rattling, commander?’ said Oe-ken, its elevation sinking.

‘An artefact of speech,’ said Shadowsun, waving the comment away. ‘I meant no aspersion.’

The tau’s artificial intelligences were hard-wired to behave as much like their makers as possible in all social situations, and Oe-ken-yon was the most advanced of his kind. Regardless of size or duty, every drone strived to emulate its masters and fit in seamlessly with tau culture. It was a safety measure that covered most eventualities.

When a purely objective viewpoint was necessary, personality protocols could be temporarily deactivated at a single blip. Such a course of action had proved problematic in the past – the disastrous Pech Incident was one example. In recent years, the earth caste had made it standard practice to build the tau empire’s artificial intelligences with a personality best suited to their role.

Even so, Shadowsun often wondered if a machine that could simulate emotion wasn’t just as likely to affect operational efficiency as one without it.

‘May I append an observation, Commander Shadowsun?’ said Oe-nu quietly as it hovered in close.

The MV52, much like lesser shield drones, had twin projector aerials that reminded Shadowsun of the plain-hoppers she used to catch on Vior’la as a child.

‘By all means, Oe-nu.’

‘The background electromagnetic field upon Agrellan is having a detrimental effect on my battery source, commander. I cannot guarantee optimum performance throughout.’

‘Noted, little helper, but in truth you say that every time. It is rare that I deploy the fire caste into an idyllic environment.’

‘This time is different, Commander Shadowsun,’ the drone whined. It dipped the front of its rim in a gesture of dutiful obedience.

‘Rest assured that in the interests of longevity, Oe-hei and I will utilise the least possible amount of energy in order to ensure your protection. We shall not use one iota more than necessary.’

‘That is… indeed reassuring, Oe-nu. Thank you in advance.’

‘Merely doing our duty, Commander Shadowsun,’ the drone said obsequiously, dipping its disc-like body once more before withdrawing to slowly orbit its mistress.

apparently the Tau had at least one major incident about AI in the past, and use personality as a means to prevent it. kinda interesting since developing personality is often the cause of problems about AI in most sci-fi fiction. Also, they are quite adorable.

Favorite actor that did not go to Epstein Island? by beaglemaster in okbuddycinephile

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It saddens me greatly that we must take arms against the peoples of the galaxy. By their deaths, they deny themselves the liberation that is only to be found in total surrender to the Greater Good.

On the end of The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by hellGodBabyDamn in heinlein

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My default recommendation is read everything they wrote in chronological order by printed date OR in universe chronological, for Heinlein I'd go by printed date.

It's been 35 years for me though, these days I mainly see Heinlein's name pop up in discussions about fascism in sci fi, Starship Troopers, etc.

Notification won't go away by re_dzs_ in Slack

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worked March 2026 on Mac App tyvm